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WE ARE NOT A DOG/PET FRIENDLY INN. In the market town of Penzance, The Longboat Inn is right opposite Penzance Train Station and a 5-minute walk from the beach. This family-run has a restaurant, a Mediterranean-style beer garden, a traditional bar with outdoor seating and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms at the Longboat Inn have private bathrooms, LCD TVs with Sky channels, and tea/coffee facilities. Telephones, radios and hairdryers are provided, ironing facilities are available on request. The restaurant serves traditional homemade food using local ingredients where possible. A variety of breakfasts are served daily. The traditional bar stocks a wide range of award-winning beers and ales, along with specialty coffees and teas. Live sport is shown on the bar’s HD/3D screens. Luggage storage is available (Guest only) , and Penzance Harbor is within a 5-minute walk from the hotel and has regular boat trips to the Isles of Scilly. The town center has a good selection of shops, cafes and restaurants. 'No pets allowed in rooms'.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

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    Timothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent, very tasty and the staff were very attentive.
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    Great location. Friendly staff. Comfy bed. Great food.
  • Whitehead
    United States of America United States of America
    That staff were friendly and helpful (fitting us in for dinner service, etc) and the location was superb for exploring the area. Our twin room was spacious and great for us to spread out, and beds were comfortable.
  • A
    Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good freshly cooked food and staff were helpful with my wife's dietary requirements.
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Proximity to the train station and the Scillonian ferry. Able to get evening meals. Staff very helpful and approachable.
  • Girling
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was clean and tidy, the staff friendly, we enjoyed the cinema that's inside the pub and breakfast was good. Bed was super comfy and not rock hard!
  • Yazid
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location with easy access to both the rail and bus station as well as other offerings in Penzance. I was walking the coastal path from St Ives, and it was a nice accommodation after a long walk. The room was nice and the bed was comfy — very...
  • Jane
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location if you need to be near the Penzance train station. Friendly and helpful staff.
  • A
    United States of America United States of America
    We could not have found a better location do enjoy our brief visit in Penzance! A bonus was the delightful dinner in their restaurant!
  • Xu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s a wonderful place, especially recommend the breakfast

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Longboat Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this is a second-floor listed building with no elevator access.

There is paid private parking available a 2-minute walk from the property.

Please inform The Longboat Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about The Longboat Inn

  • Check-in at The Longboat Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Longboat Inn is 350 feet from the center of Penzance. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Longboat Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at The Longboat Inn include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Family
  • The prices at The Longboat Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 2,450 feet from The Longboat Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Longboat Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights